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Custer County
Challis, ID
83226
83226 ZIP Code — Challis, ID
Custer County, Idaho
ZIP code 83226 is located in
Challis ,
Idaho ,
within Custer County .
It covers approximately 2,010.38 square miles and serves a population of
2,296 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 208 .
About ZIP code 83226
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $51,250. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 83226 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,296
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
State FIPS
16
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
2,010.38 sq mi
Water area
2.58 sq mi
Latitude
44.3625
Longitude
-113.9422
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
208
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.7%
60.4%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
16.7%
26.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
12.7%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,250
Median household income
$259,700
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 399 17.4% 18 and over 1,897 82.6% 65 and over 789 34.4% Median age 53.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Group Count % White 2,142 90.6% Two or more races 79 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 68 2.9% Other race 42 1.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 32 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.7%
60.4%
41.8%
$50k – $100k
16.7%
26.9%
34.0%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
12.7%
19.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 24.4% $25k–$35k 5.3% $35k–$50k 10.8% $50k–$75k 24.0% $75k–$100k 11.0% $100k–$150k 12.4% $150k–$200k 2.6% Median income $51,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $259,700 Median rent / month $663 Owner occupied 70.4% Renter occupied 29.6% Vacant 36.8% Single-family detached 62.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 9.5% 1990–1999 17.5% 1980–1989 34.9% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 14.0% 1950–1959 3.2% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 3.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 8.9% 2 bedrooms 24.7% 3 bedrooms 34.7% 4 bedrooms 23.1% 5+ bedrooms 7.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.4% 1 vehicle 11.8% 2 vehicles 37.1% 3 or more 44.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 64.3% Propane / LP gas 5.1% Fuel oil 1.0% Wood 27.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 484 53.8% Cohabiting couple 42 4.7% Male householder, no spouse 218 24.2% Female householder, no spouse 156 17.3% Households with children under 18 148 16.4% Households with seniors (65+) 462 51.3% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.6% 20.1% Married 50.3% 54.6% Separated 0.0% 3.5% Widowed 0.4% 4.6% Divorced 28.7% 17.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.1%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 16.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 20 5.9% Elementary school 222 65.5% High school 64 18.9% College / grad school 33 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
17.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Public administration
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Education & healthcare
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Professional & management
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.7% Service 13.2% Sales & office 29.7% Natural resources & construction 11.0% Production & transportation 2.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.5% Government 22.4% Self-employed 19.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 63.5% Carpool 15.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 16.6% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 15.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.2% Retirement income 32.3% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 6.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.4% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.2% Depression 18.3% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 15.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.5% Visited dentist 57.2% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 15.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 416 21.9%
Disability % Any disability 24.6% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 6.6% 65 and over 60.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.3% Public insurance 48.2% No insurance 21.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,233 97.3% Spanish 25 1.1% Other Indo-European 25 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,276 99.1% Born in same state 2,272 99.0% Born in different state 849 37.0% Foreign born 4 0.2% Naturalized citizen 20 0.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 437 19% Italian 104 4.5% Arab 60 2.6% Dutch 49 2.1%
Ancestry Count % English 21 0.9% Polish 21 0.9% German 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.2% Internet access 98.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 83226
What city is ZIP code 83226 in?
ZIP code 83226 is primarily assigned to Challis, Idaho.
What county is ZIP code 83226 in?
ZIP code 83226 falls within Custer County, Idaho.
Does ZIP code 83226 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 83226 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 83226 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 83226 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 83226 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 83226 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 83226?
ZIP code 83226 has an estimated population of 2,296 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 83226 in?
ZIP code 83226 observes the MST timezone.
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